Sunderland Innovate and Grow

Sunderland Innovate and Grow (SIG) brings together a range of complementary activities to catalyse and support innovation and business growth in the city.

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This scheme is provided by University of Sunderland

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    Sunderland Innovate and Grow (SIG) brings together a range of complementary activities to catalyse and support innovation and business growth in the city.

    The programme will benefit Sunderland-based companies by improving business practices, products and profits. Activity will support all steps of the innovation cycle through:

    • Identifying and promoting new technologies to stimulate innovation in process, product and business model via subject innovation specialists (Arrow);
    • Addressing gaps in business capacity and capability to innovate through active engagement and grant support, and student and graduate placements (Arrow and Innovation Placements);
    • Spotting innovative ideas and bringing them to market through engagement with commercial partners (Northern Accelerator);
    • Addressing innovation needs in the creative sector by engaging sector - specialists (Sunderland Culture Unlock Programme)

    Talk to one of our team who will help you connect to the support you need to grow and develop your business.

    if your local authority isn't listed above, you can view details of how to get in touch with your local Growth Hub